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Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet

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The Ukrainian military says Russia launched 158 drones and missiles today

We hear from two residents in Ukraine on today's attacks and how Christmas has felt this year

Also: James Coomarasamy reflects on 2023 as told by The World Tonight archives...

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Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet: MPs call for Commons Speaker to resign

MPs call for Commons Speaker to resign

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, MPs call for Commons Speaker to resign

John Bercow has told friends he will stand down next summer.

The Commons Speaker,  John Bercow,  has told friends he will stand down next summer. But following the publication of a report into bullying and harassment in parliament -- some MPs believe he should go much sooner - we'll hear the views of two of them.

We have a harrowing report from Yemen -- where civilians are being killed in Saudi led airstrikes. But will the disappearance of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi change international attitudes towards the Kingdom?

We have a special report from the US State of Nebraska, ahead of the mid term electoins.

Picture: House of Commons Speaker John Bercow

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